Class 3 had a wonderful day putting our classroom learning to good use. We visited the Roman Army Museum and tested our strength to see if we were strong enough to join the Syrian archers. We were very lucky and got to meet ‘Marcus the Medicus’. He told us lots of information on medicine and hygiene in Roman times and also provided our army equipment! We moved on to Vindolanda and had a fantastic afternoon exploring the sites and looking at the artefacts.
Class 3 have had a brilliant start to the year and have completed their pavilion project. The children learnt about what a pavilion is and how it is used and looked at examples. They experimented with making 3D shapes using marshmallows and cocktail sticks and used this knowledge when designing their pavilions. They were given the theme of nature as inspiration and had a fabulous time getting creative to create their models. I think you will agree they are very impressive!
Coming to you from the lively forests of Sherwood, our talented students took to the stage in their production of Hoodwinked, a playful and creative take on the legendary tale of Robin Hood.
After months of hard work, rehearsals, and teamwork, the children delivered a truly unforgettable performance. From a dramatic tree felling that left the audience gasping, to the hilarious singing friars
and a touching solo from Maid Marian, every scene sparkled with energy, heart, and humour.
The production was a true showcase of the children’s dedication and creativity. They poured their time and effort into every line, song, and costume, and it certainly paid off – what a show!
A huge thank you goes to all the parents and carers for their incredible support throughout the rehearsal period – from helping with costumes and learning lines, to cheering from the audience. We couldn’t have done it without you.
Bravo to all involved – Hoodwinked will be remembered for a long time to come!
Class 3 had a wonderful day out in the sunshine creating imaginative and original art inspired by the wonderful colours and shapes in Levens Hall Gardens.
We worked on developing our skills to give the illusion of 3d forms on paper using graphite sticks and water colours on a range of different papers.
During the afternoon we worked collaboratively on four colourful interpretations of the borders. We worked vertically on easels using oil pastels.
We also climbed into the shrubs and undergrowth in dark corners of the hedges to capture the abstract patterns, shapes and lines of the branches above our heads.
Thank you to Levens Hall for allowing us to wander the gardens seeking inspiration throughout our special day immersing ourselves in art and nature.
Key Stage Two had a brilliant day learning all about Bastille Day and the French Revolution. The children all came dressed as a French word; we were really impressed with the creativity of the outfits. Thank you to everyone who supported this at home! The children all had the opportunity to try items of food you would find in a petit dejeuner. We all had a great time practising our French speaking and learning about some of the customs and traditions in France.
The sun was shining when Class Three visited Sizergh Castle. We all enjoyed the walk through the fields and a play on the wild trail. Following out picnic in the sunshine we had a talk about the history of the castle including the wedding cake chimneys! We then had a look around the castle and garden and then walked back to school. A fabulous day with lots of local history.
Just before the half term break, Class 3 and Class 4 visited the Jewish Synagogue and Museum in Cheetham Hill, Manchester.
During the morning we toured the inside of the Synagogue, learning all about the symbols, artefacts and furniture surrounding us. We heard about how Jewish settlers had travelled from different parts of Europe to this area of Manchester during the industrial revolution to trade and set up their lucrative businesses. This Jewish community soon became a thriving, busy commercial hub where business boomed for many decades.
We also got the opportunity to handle a range of different artefacts, including: prayer shawls, a sedar plate, prayer scrolls and Jewish hats, known as Kippah. The museum upstairs had even more displays and objects to explore and sketch.
We have learnt so much more about the Jewish faith and heritage, both during this experience and in our focus on Judaism as part of Multi-faith week.
Class Three had a fantastic day at White Scar Cave and the park at Ingleton. The children learnt all about limestone rock formations and fossils on the tour of the cave and really enjoyed looking at the stalagmites and stalactites. A picnic followed and then a play in the park at Ingleton.
In R.E. this week we have been learning about change and how this is not always easy to see. We read the story of Zacchaeus in The Bible and identified changes in his behaviour and actions as a result of meeting Jesus. We then thought of questions to ask Zacchaeus and asked these during our hot seating activity.
Class Three had a fantastic afternoon taking part in a rounders event with other local primary schools. The sun was shining for us and we enjoyed the opportunity to play rounders with a variety of teams. We all had great fun and learnt lots of new skills and tactics.
